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Jan- 2022 -26 January
Disneyland Paris Installs Solar Panels in Parking Lot, Why Not Disney World?
It appears that the solar panels are continuing to take their place as energy-generating coverage on Disneyland Paris‘ parking lot, and we at Disney Fanatic are left wondering if such a project should–or could–be done to the parking lots of the Walt Disney World Resort. This question resurfaced in our minds when an image shared by DLP Report earlier this week showed the progress
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26 January
Adorable Video Shows Kevin’s Reaction to Meeting Her “Babies” in Animal Kingdom
We love a good reaction video, and this one is simply the cutest! You may recall Kevin, the loveable “Snipe” bird from Disney and Pixar's Up (2009) was discovered to not only be a girl in the hit film but also to have had babies, much to Russell's surprise. Recently, a Guest visiting Disney's Animal Kingdom took to TikTok to capture Kevin's reaction to meeting her “babies. TikTok
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26 January
Special Olympics Update: Disney World Shared Opening Ceremony Details
The 2022 Special Olympics USA Games will be happening on June 5 through 12 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Florida, and Disney is getting in on the action for the summer games by producing the Special Olympics' Opening Ceremony! The news was first announced by Special Olympics USA, Experience Kissimmee, and Walt Disney World Resort during the Special Olympics USA Games’ Head of Delegat
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26 January
The Disney College Program is Back, But When Will Disney International Programs Return?
With the Disney College Program continuing to invite new seasons of college students to apply to intern at Walt Disney World, one question has been popping up on social media more and more…What about Disney International Programs? Disney International Programs is essentially the international version of the Disney College Program. Under this internship program, college students from other co
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26 January
Disney Cruise Line Update: Debarkation COVID-19 Testing Now Available at Disney Cruise Terminals
Disney Cruise Line has had understandably strict COVID-19 testing and vaccination protocols in place for the health and safety of both passengers and Cast Members, and the line recently increased their testing availability for Guests disembarking their ships. The “Know Before You Go” page of Disney Cruise Line's official website was just updated to include information on new COVID-19 t
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26 January
New Express Lanes on Interstate to Disney World in “Final Stages”
The drive to the Walt Disney World Resort is soon expected to get a little easier. According to Orlando local NBC affiliate WESH, The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has announced its latest plan to alleviate the congested traffic on I-4–the interstate that connects Disney World to Orlando, Tampa, and all points in between–is in its “Final Stages.” The plan, na
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26 January
Disneyland Paris Announces Plans and Perks for Guests Ahead of its 30th Anniversary
Even though the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort has been stealing all of the limelight lately, Disneyland Paris will soon be celebrating an anniversary of its own — and the Disney Parks Blog has shared what Disneyland Paris Guests can expect during the festivities! The celebrations will begin on March 6 2022. A new show called “Dream…and Shine Brighter!” will be unveiled in fron
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26 January
Disney Cruise Line Update: Marvel Day at Sea to Return in 2023
Disney Cruise Line has been welcoming back lots of characters (and some new ones, too!) this week, and now we are excited to share the news that Marvel Day at Sea will return to select sailings in 2023! This year's cruises that feature Marvel Day at Sea events are already out sailing through the Caribbean. For Guests looking to book cruises with Disney for next year, Marvel Day at Sea is returning
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26 January
Mattel Reclaims its Rights to Disney Barbies from Hasbro
Back in 2016, the famous Barbie brand Mattel lost its lucrative license to represent Disney characters (particularly Disney princesses) as Barbie dolls. The company Hasbro took the license instead, causing an upset in the Mattel company (and a loss of a $440 million income source, according to the Wall Street Journal) alongside a new challenge for Hasbro as it tried to incorporate Barbies of favor
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25 January
Peter Dinklage Criticizes Disney’s Upcoming Remake of the “Backward Story” of Snow White
Ever since Rachel Zegler was announced as Disney's new Snow White in the upcoming live-action adaptation of the original 1937 Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs film and Gal Gadot was announced as the Evil Queen, anticipation has grown for the new film (even though it's still in development). However, not everyone is thrilled about the new movie; Peter Dinklage, an Emmy-winning actor known for Game o
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